Definition of say

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  • say is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • say is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • say is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 5

Definition of say

  • have or contain a certain wording or form (verb)

    Examples

    1. What does the law say?

    Synonyms

    1. read
  • give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. enjoin
    2. order
    3. tell
  • express a supposition (verb)

    Examples

    1. Let us say that he did not tell the truth
    2. Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?

    Synonyms

    1. suppose
  • speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way (verb)

    Examples

    1. I cannot say `zip wire'

    Synonyms

    1. articulate
    2. enounce
    3. enunciate
    4. pronounce
    5. sound out
  • report or maintain (verb)

    Examples

    1. The registrar says that I owe the school money

    Synonyms

    1. allege
    2. aver
  • express in words (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. state
    2. tell
  • communicate or express nonverbally (verb)

    Examples

    1. What does this painting say?
    2. Did his face say anything about how he felt?
  • indicate (verb)

    Examples

    1. The clock says noon
  • recite or repeat a fixed text (verb)
  • state as one's opinion or judgement; declare (verb)

    Examples

    1. I say let's forget this whole business
  • the chance to speak (noun)

    Examples

    1. let him have his say
  • utter aloud (verb)

See definition of say in Merriam Webster